Spirit of the South West showcased in free calendar

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

A dolphin and surfer sharing the water, three generations of
farmers at work, and a Margaret River wine region identity bringing
glamour to an ancient limestone cave.

These are just some of the eye-catching images taken by locals
and visitors that feature in a 2018 South West calendar after
winning places in the third annual This South West Life photography
competition.

The South West Development Commission has revealed 26 standout
images were selected to appear in the popular This South West Life
calendar, which has been made available for free to promote the
region.

Entrants were this year challenged to capture the spirit of the
South West, resulting in a diverse range of scenes being put
forward for consideration.

The special place Sugarloaf Rock holds in people's hearts,
locals and visitors out and about exploring the natural
environment, and the quiet solitude that can be enjoyed in the
region were among the themes that emerged from more than 800
entries received.

A photograph by Bruce King was selected by SWDC chairman Nick
Belyea as this year's Chairman's Choice.

Meanwhile, a photo by Tim Campbell was named the recipient of
the CEO'S Commendation by SWDC acting chief executive officer
Rebecca Ball.

SWDC acting chief executive officer Rebecca Ball thanked
everyone who took the time to enter and congratulated all
winners.

"The standard of entries was once again extremely high,
illustrating real passion for the region and the deep pool of
creative talent in the South West and the wider state," she
said.

The South West Development Commission is part of the West
Australian Government and works to enhance the economy and improve
quality of life. More information can be found at
www.swdc.wa.gov.au .